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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,772,237.20, 239,658,355.80 and 159,772,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,772,237.20, 239,658,355.80 and 159,772,237.20 is: 239,658,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,772,237.20 : 239,658,355.80 = 159,772,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,772,237.20/239,658,355.80 = 159,772,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,772,237.20x = 239,658,355.80 × 159,772,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,772,237.20x = 38,290,751,669,839,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290,751,669,839,592/159,772,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,658,355.80

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